A 26-year-old man has died after his car left the road and hit a tree in the Borders.

Oliver Eaton was driving a blue Audi S3 on the eastbound carriageway of the A721 when he crashed near Kirkdean at 9.50pm on Sunday.

Mr Eaton, from Peebles, had driven on to the A721 from the A702 at West Linton when the incident happened.

He was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary but succumbed to his injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who saw the vehicle travelling in close proximity to a black BMW shortly before the crash.

Sergeant Neil Inglis, of the Road Policing Unit based at Galashiels, said: "Tragically this collision has resulted in the death of a young man.

"Our enquiries into this matter are continuing as we work toward establishing the full set of circumstances.

"I would encourage anyone who was travelling on the A702 or A721 at around 9.50pm or shortly beforehand on Sunday to contact us immediately if they witnessed either of these vehicles.

"In addition, anyone with information relevant to this inquiry should also get in touch."

Those with information should contact police on 101.